Gear Velocity and Hornet observations...

[duckjob 1]

I know these sticks have been talked about somewhat in the past, and I was at hockey giant today, so i thought i would post some of my thoughts about the stick. Please keep in mind that I did not play with the stick, just held / flexed it in the shop. Both sticks felt pretty much the same, so i think the only thing differentiating them is the paint job. Both sticks felt extremely un balanced, very shaft heavy. The blade has a textured coating, and is very flexible. It reminded me of an abs blade that had been used and sat in the sun for a while. I was able to bend it with my hand quite easily. Again, I did not use it in play, but it would definately appear that you get what you pay for.

[kosydar 0]

Did you compare both of them to the old gray Gears?

[duckjob 1]

Did you compare both of them to the old gray Gears?

They didn't have any of the Gear C-4's there at that time. But I have felt the C-4 in the past, and it felt like a much different, much better stick. I know they initially sold for a lot more than these are as well. These new sticks feel like a piece of junk, which is probably why they are only $60

[kosydar 0]

The C-4 felt like a better stick? I can't even being to imagine how bad the Velocity and Hornet must be.

[duckjob 1]

Yeah, I know, I was a bit surprised when I picked it up. A quick and dirty way to describe it is an aluminum shaft with a plastic blade.

[sgazi76 0]

Yep. I e-mailed them the other day and asked. That's the only difference.

Both sticks felt pretty much the same, so i think the only thing differentiating them is the paint job.